Methodology
How Much Cardio for Fat Loss?
Francesco Zen, founder of ZTraining · Last updated June 19, 2026
What cardio is actually for in this method
Fat loss is driven by the nutrition and training approach covered elsewhere in the method. Cardio's role here is cardiovascular health and VO2 max enhancement, a longevity lever rather than a fat-loss tool.
Who this is especially useful for
It's particularly valuable for clients who are very sedentary, where simply building in regular cardiovascular work supports long-term health on top of whatever else the programme is targeting. Three sessions a week of 20 minutes, incline walk or stair climber, delivers a genuinely powerful benefit for that purpose.
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Francesco Zen is the founder of ZTraining and ZLIFE, with 18 years of coaching experience working with executives across the UK, US, and UAE. He built Mr Z, an AI coach trained on his methodology to bring the same approach to a wider audience.